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Archive: October, 2015

New Marine seeks a greater accomplishment October 30, 2015 — Thecall to serve your country and desire to leave a legacy is something that noteven the highest salary can buy. It’s something that has to be earned, notbought. It is only borne from a drive from within.OneMarine decided to answer that call and leave his comfortable lifestyle makingsix figures a year to join the Marine Corps so that he could MORE

Hotel Company sights in on the rifle range October 28, 2015 — Once recruits reach the second phase oftraining, they take on the challenge of becoming a rifleman at Edson Range,Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd RecruitTraining Battalion, were taught the basic fundamentals of firing the M16-A4 ServiceRifle during Grass Week under the instruction of Marines known as MORE

Past Marines teach the new October 21, 2015 — Many events in the Corps’ history have built and transformedit to what it has become today. From the beginning of recruit training, futureMarines learn about the foundation the Corps was built upon and during one oftheir final weeks in training, the books turn into living pieces of history.Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, MORE

Marine seeks Corps to change life October 21, 2015 — Living without what are considered basic necessities bymost people can create a drive in a person to seek more and change a life pathfor the better. One Marine learned about the Corps and realized enlisting waswhat he wanted to do. Private Alan E. Olivar, Bravo Company, 1st RecruitTraining Battalion, used his difficult situation to fuel his drive MORE

Recruits of Delta Company attend their first uniform fitting October 19, 2015 — One of the first things people tend to notice about a Marine is the uniform. Whether it is because of the form, fit or colors, Marines’ style is easy to distinguish. Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, got their first chance to try on their uniforms and attended their first uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San MORE

Recruits of Alpha Company are roped into Obstacle Course II October 15, 2015 — Recruits face new obstacles daily during training, and they must learn to prepare themselves for each challenge. Preparation is a key to success in recruit training, and it is what is needed to build the confidence for what is to come.To prepare for the Obstacle Course II event on Oct. 8, recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, MORE

Co. L grad loses 105 pounds to become future of Corps October 14, 2015 — One of the greatest challenges people may face in his or her lifetime that gets in the way of a goal is themselves. One new Marine fought hard to overcome himself and change his life, and unknowingly, those around him.Private First Class Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, set his life on a new path by losing 105 MORE

Goals are set for new Marine October 9, 2015 — While many recruits find opportunities for growth in recruit training, one recruit found it through a healthy lifestyle and furthering his education even before he arrived at the depot. He had his mind set on what he wanted to do, and all he had left was to make it happen. Private First Class Juan Valenzuela, a native of Tracy, Calif., wanted to MORE

Endurance is tested for the recruits of Mike Company October 5, 2015 — Recruits learn many things during recruit training, but how to give up isn’t one of them. While aboard the depot, they are given opportunities to build themselves up week after week and are expected to find the strength to keep going.The physical and mental challenge of training gives recruits a chance to begin the process of transforming into MORE